Probate record
dated October 21, 1851 states: "I Mary Ann Dyer, widow of James Dyer deceased,
do hereby relinquish my right to administer on the estate of my deceased husband,
provided that James Thompson be appointed administrator. And I request that said
Thompson be appointed administrator of the estate of said James Dyer deceased."
It is witnessed by John Alexander (signed with his mark) and signed by mark by
Mary Ann Dyer.

December
15, 1862 - Army of the United States Certificate of Disability for Discharge.
Samuel Dyer, Private, of Capt. H. Nevill's Vols Infy. was enlisted by F. Swantiwck,
Major of the 22nd Regiment of Ills. V.I. at Belville on the 11th day of June 1861
to serve 3 years. He was born in Canada (West), is 19 years of age, 5 feet 10
inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, and by occupation when enlisted
a Farmer. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 60 days.
Has done no military duty since April 22nd when he was shot on guard, person unknown
- was probably accidental. I certify that I have carefully examined the said Samuel
Dyer of Capt. H. Nevill's Company, and find him incapable of performing the duties
of a soldier because of gunshot wound of popliteal (?) space slightly injuring
the femur, producing anchylosis of knee joint. Signed John T. Carpenter. Soldier's
address: Preston, Randolph Co., Illinois.

Randolph
Co., IL - License & permission to marry were granted to Mr. Samuel Dyer and
Miss Sarah Jane Mann on Oct. 27, 1863. The marriage was actually performed by
E.M. Been, Justice of the ? (last word is hard to read) on Oct. 29, 1863. The
Justice sat down and recorded these facts on a certificate dated Nov. 17, 1863
- apparently that's where the mixup came about the dates for the marriage on Samuel's
pension papers. I still say if their first child was born Dec. 9, 1863 that it
was probably an interesting wedding!

DECLARATION
FOR ORIGINAL PENSION OF AN INVALID -State of Illinois, County of Randolph. On
this day of March, A.D., 1872, personally appeared before me Bride clerk of this
county Court, a duly authorized officer of a court of record in and for the county
and State aforesaid Samuel Dyer who being duly sworn according to law, declares
that he is the identical Samuel Dyer who enlisted under the name of Samuel Dyer
in the military service of the United States at Cazyvill Ill. On the 25th day
of June in the year 1861 as a private in company 76 in the 22nd regiment, Illinois
Infantry volunteers in the war of 1861, and was honorably discharged on the 15th
day of December in the year 1862 at Cincinati O; that his personal description
is as follows: 5-10 height, Light complexion, Light hair, Blue Eyes by occupation
farmer that while in the service aforesaid and in the line of duty, he received
the following wound: Took a gunshot wound in the left leg - or thigh just above
the knee under the following circumstance that is to say while on duty guarding
the camp equipage after it was put on shore at Shilo in Tenn. When the Regiment
landed off the transport he received said wound supposed to be an accidental from
some person unknown to applicant but supposed to be from another regiment, and
his physical condition is a weakness and lameness in that knee which greatly hinders
him in his occupation as farmer. (Continues. For full transcript see Notes
for Samuel Dyer)

From
Fountain-Journal publ. Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO: April 1, 1886 - "Sam
Dyer, who lives about 3 miles northeast of town, was out in the timber chopping,
when his ax caught on a limb, which caused the ax to come down with great force
upon his foot, cutting it almost off just in front of the instep. The Doctor thinks
he may be able to save his foot." Scan
of more of page

From
Fountain-Journal publ. Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO: April 15, 1886 - "It
will be remembered that about two weeks ago we made mention that Samuel Dyer had
cut his foot severely. From this or some other cause a fever set in that terminated
fatally on last Friday night. The funeral took place on Sunday; the G.A.R. Post
at this place taking an important part in the services. He was a member of that
order." Scan of more of page

From
Fountain-Journal publ. Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO: May 13, 1886 - "MUSTERED
OUT Resolutions of Respect adopted by Jewell Post No. 118 Dept. of Mo. G.A.R.
WHEREAS on the 10th day of April, 1886, the Commander of the Universe saw fit
to remove from our ranks Comrade Samuel Dyer, late a private of Co. "H"
22 Ills. Vol. Inf., and who was in the 44th year of his age, and, WHEREAS, It
is right and proper that we should not only give an expression of our sadness
at the loss of our comrade;but also a token of our high esteem of the character
of the deceased. Therefore be it RESOVED 1. That in the death of Comrade, we recognize
that the post has lost an active and faithful member, the country a valuable and
useful citizen and his neighbors a generous hearted friend, and his family a kind
and affectionate husband and father. 2. That we extend to the bereaved family
our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of distress assuring them that, tho,
"weeping may endure for a night, joy cometh in the morning."3.That the
members wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days, and that a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the Records of the Post and a copy be sent to the family
of the deceased. Wm. Decker, W.H. Davis, John M. Filler

Sept
20, 1899: Marriage license for J. E. Dyer, age 23, of Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co.,
MO and Ollie Phillips, age 16 of Phelps, Lawrence Co., MO. License issued by written
consent of T. W. Phillips, father of Ollie Phillips, because she was under age
18. Sept 21, 1899: "This is to certify that I a minister of the Gospel
did at the home of the bride unite in marriage the above named persons."
Signed Aaron D. States